In Soviet times, it has been a popular suit for the hot climate which is called "Mabuta". The suit was popular among special forces soldiers, spies and commandos. Initially suit called "Mabuta" was created for Soviet military advisers, serving in countries with hot climates. Later "Mabuta" suit (the first and second versions of the costume) began to be delivered to the troops stationed in the territories of the Soviet Union with tropical and desert climate (the Caucasus and Central Asia). The greatest popularity and people's love "Mabuta" suit won in the 80-ies of XX century, during the war in Afghanistan. Soldiers of all arms, ranks and military specialties have tried to get this handy summer suit. Such popularity "Mabuta" got due to the fact that the suit made using durable but lightweight fabric. "Mabuta" suit had a more comfortable and "progressive" (as compared with the standard uniform of the time) cut, location of pockets, ventilation system. Soviet "Mabuta" consisted of pants, a light jacket and a cap with a turndown "ears". Today original "Mabuta" suit of the Soviet period is a collector's rarity. P1G-TAC company created a modern version of the legendary "Mabuta" "MABUTA Mk-2" in 2013. We used already tested and well-proven in hot climates fabric Profit-on. The cut of the suit saved the best qualities of the Soviet "Mabuta" which are complemented with modern trends of creating a field uniform of the XXI century. Field Jacket "MABUTA Mk-2" (Hot Weather Field Jacket).

The jacket is fitted and a long cut, which is important in the field and when wearing body armor and bearing equipment. Dropped and rounded tail protects the lower back against the wind and prevents dirt and sand under a jacket in the field.The fitted cut of the jacket does not create folds under the body armor and bearing equipment.

Extra long band-collar protects the neck of the sun, wind, rain and prevents dirt and sand inside the jacket. The collar also protects the neck from rubbing body armor or bearing equipment.

The main front zipper of the jacket is YKK zipper. Zipper closure has a Velcro flap that protects it from the technical damage. In very hot weather you can use only Velcro flap and leave zipper opened. It will create additional ventilation zone, but will leave the jacket closed from dirt and sand.

The lower part of the jacket is pulled and fixed by elastic strap with plastic buckle YKK.

Under the arms there are air vents (YKK zippers). These areas are equipped with ventilation mesh inserts that when unzip prevents dirt and sand get inside the jacket.

On the front of the jacket there are two large and two medium-sized inner pockets with YKK zippers. Lining the pockets made of nylon mesh which allows the use of pockets as additional ventilation channels.

On the sleeves there are two large pocket with additional interior pockets (YKK zippers). Lining the pockets made of nylon mesh which allows the use of pockets as additional ventilation channels.

On the elbow zones are additional reinforcing pads (Velcro closure) in which you can insert additional damping inserts to protect elbow zone.

Size of the cuffs are adjusted by Velcro straps. Equipped with bicep and chest Velcro for ID purposes, day and night reflectors.